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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.85, 1,226.16 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.85, 1,226.16 and 453.21 is: 678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.85 : 1,226.16 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.85/1,226.16 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.85x = 1,226.16 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.85x = 555,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,707.97/818.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.64

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